Yoga Poses 101

There are numerous yoga poses such as the Four-Limbed Staff pose, and movements that work to build strength in the body and the mind. Yoga can be an effective routine to add into your schedule if you are looking...

Seated Mountain pose is practiced while sitting down and focuses on improving the alignment of your spine. In Sanskrit, 'Parvat' means mountain and 'Asana' means pose or posture, hence translating to Mountain Pose. Seated Mountain Pose (Parvatasana) While there are many...

Performing various movements and poses with your body can work towards healing numerous ailments and certain health conditions. The practice of yoga focuses on treating and strengthening the mind and body with many techniques to perform during a yoga routine. Legs...

Different forms of yoga yield various benefits to the mind and body. From healing conditions such as IBS and sciatica pain, yoga is a practice that should be incorporated into everyone's lifestyle for the betterment of overall health and well-being. Origin...

A lot of us neglect the importance of fostering balance between the mind and body. Certain yoga poses, such as the Palm Tree Pose, can help us achieve this balance and improve our strength and flexibility. When practiced consistently, palm tree pose...

The summer months come with a lot of fun and a lot of heat. Mild-to-moderate summer heat can raise your average body temperature, making your body work overtime and often leave you feeling exhausted. If exercises such as cardio are starting...

Derived from the Sanskrit words Surya (which means sun) and Namaskar (which means to bow down), Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar involves a sequence of 12 yoga poses that bring powerful benefits to the body. Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) The sun...

Corpse pose, or Savasana, is exactly what the name sounds like. This pose has an individual lie completely straight on their back with their arms and legs extended, just like a corpse. The name is derived from the Sanskrit language, 'Sava,' which means...

Makarasana is an excellent restorative pose to take to relax the muscles in the body and to reduce one's heart rate. Practiced on the tummy, the crocodile pose is a relaxation pose that promotes calmness in the mind without pushing you to fall asleep. Crocodile...

Take your flexibility to the next level and get ready to stretch and open up your hips from the powerful pose known as Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose). Monkey Pose (Hanumanasana) Also known as 'the split,' Hanumanasana (monkey pose) gets its name from the...